The La Times and editor Russ Stanton decided to come up with a very clever idea to help with the growth of rising new editors.
Stanton, a well recognized editor for the La Times, took 25 editors to the South Bay this week for a beachfront "offsite" to help figure out the newsroom and its digital future
Their goal was to direct a three year plan for newsgathering opertaions. I personally believe this is something well thought of and could possibly do lots of good. With the uniquness of this idea comes alot of attention, I think. I am very curious to see how this plan unfolds and what the outcome is.
But I ask you, do you think this will be a good idea, or just a waste of the LA times' money?
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Influence from the media?
I found an interesting post by Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine on the Media and the effects it has on the upcoming elections. Particualry, on how the news latley has said that everyone should just count Clinton out of the race and that Obama has pretty much locked up the nomination.
Interesting, considering the fact that neither candidate is close to clinching all the deligates they need for the democratic nomination. As well as. Jeff Jarvis says, and I agree, that this election is not over and for fans of either candidate to slow down and not jump to conclusions.
Is it surprising that the media can have this much power? I mean I understand that people will turn to several media outlets for updates and information on the election. Thats what the media is there for. But, can or even should the media have that kind of manipulation?
Could this be an upcoming serious issue or infact just....nothing?
Gordon Brigance
Interesting, considering the fact that neither candidate is close to clinching all the deligates they need for the democratic nomination. As well as. Jeff Jarvis says, and I agree, that this election is not over and for fans of either candidate to slow down and not jump to conclusions.
Is it surprising that the media can have this much power? I mean I understand that people will turn to several media outlets for updates and information on the election. Thats what the media is there for. But, can or even should the media have that kind of manipulation?
Could this be an upcoming serious issue or infact just....nothing?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 24, 2008
The United States of Google
The BuzzMachine continues on with interesting thoughts and facts in the media.
Jeff Jarvis throws his ideas of the government and them using the internet more and more to post and get information.
He says the government and other government agencies abroad should post blogs on a regular basis. Even Barack Obama says if he is elected president he will put governtment data online in easy to read formats.
Overall this is a big deal I think and I believe this is a risky move however. I think it will have a good and positive outcome.
But do you think it will be a good idea to pursue? Maybe it is infact a little to risky to have government material and information on the web and easy accessible. We will just have to wait and see what the future of the web holds for us.
Gordon Brigance
Jeff Jarvis throws his ideas of the government and them using the internet more and more to post and get information.
He says the government and other government agencies abroad should post blogs on a regular basis. Even Barack Obama says if he is elected president he will put governtment data online in easy to read formats.
Overall this is a big deal I think and I believe this is a risky move however. I think it will have a good and positive outcome.
But do you think it will be a good idea to pursue? Maybe it is infact a little to risky to have government material and information on the web and easy accessible. We will just have to wait and see what the future of the web holds for us.
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Obama explains...or does he?
From the Buzz Machine, Jeff Jarvis reports on Presendential Candidate Barack Obama's last speech he gave on certain touchy topics. topics such as gays, and race, and unity!
One thing Jarvis noticed and I agree with was that Obama sort of steered away from the strong points made, and the questions directed to him on some of those ancy topics.
These speeches and answered questions could possibly have and a very harsh impact in the upcoming elections. I'm sure Clinton will take advantage of this.
I ask myself one thing...do we want leader who is afraid to talk about or answer some of the racy topics, ones that make us feel uncomfortable? A leader, a president, should be exactly the opposit and not afraid to go out of bounds!
Gordon Brigance
One thing Jarvis noticed and I agree with was that Obama sort of steered away from the strong points made, and the questions directed to him on some of those ancy topics.
These speeches and answered questions could possibly have and a very harsh impact in the upcoming elections. I'm sure Clinton will take advantage of this.
I ask myself one thing...do we want leader who is afraid to talk about or answer some of the racy topics, ones that make us feel uncomfortable? A leader, a president, should be exactly the opposit and not afraid to go out of bounds!
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 10, 2008
Trouble for NPR
Some interesting information came out of the Buzzmachine this week. It seems that The CEO of NPR, Ken Stern, has been forced out and is no longer in control. NPR spokespeople say the Internet was rising and causing competition for the popular radio news show, and that Stern was not doing to the job to solve the problem.
My question to you is, do you think this will be a big problem for NPR and its future, or will it be just another downfall which will rise back up again?
Gordon Brigance
My question to you is, do you think this will be a big problem for NPR and its future, or will it be just another downfall which will rise back up again?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 3, 2008
Not so Big and Bad after all
Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine and his mind are at it again...more good thoughts...and this time pertaining to large companies and the control they have.
He says, and I agree, that by the time the government steps in on a company taking so much control, they are in or nearly close to being in decline.
We all know how big Bill Gates and Microsoft are. Now they're trying to buy Yahoo. But think about it...the only reason they are tryingto buy yahoo is because Microsoft does not have a successful internet stragedy. And yet if you look at the last 2 years stocks of yahoo, they are in decline as well.
I find it funny that large companies end up in debt and in decline shortly after they rise to the top of the ladder of success. Maybe some of these people should start looking into how to actually stay on top of that ladder. My question to you is..do you think with all the declines of large businesses, that eventually one day it will cause major damage in the stock market and other areas??
Gordon Brigance
He says, and I agree, that by the time the government steps in on a company taking so much control, they are in or nearly close to being in decline.
We all know how big Bill Gates and Microsoft are. Now they're trying to buy Yahoo. But think about it...the only reason they are tryingto buy yahoo is because Microsoft does not have a successful internet stragedy. And yet if you look at the last 2 years stocks of yahoo, they are in decline as well.
I find it funny that large companies end up in debt and in decline shortly after they rise to the top of the ladder of success. Maybe some of these people should start looking into how to actually stay on top of that ladder. My question to you is..do you think with all the declines of large businesses, that eventually one day it will cause major damage in the stock market and other areas??
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Obama questioning...?
Jeff Jarvis of Buzz machine does it again, another interesting thought of Obama and political campaign.
Well all know this coming up election could very well be historic with Obama running and having a chance at becoming the first black president ever.
But now some other interesting news has come up. Apparently Obama says that if his oppenent, Clinton, or McCain comes at him in a debate from a unique point he will perhaps consult his staff and change views to counter act.
I dont know if this is true or not but the speculation of it is pretty big! A person running for office should stick to thier view from day one and no matter what the situation demands.
Do you think this will actually become headline news and the "talk" of the political world for a while or just drift way as a fallacy?
Gordon Brigance
Well all know this coming up election could very well be historic with Obama running and having a chance at becoming the first black president ever.
But now some other interesting news has come up. Apparently Obama says that if his oppenent, Clinton, or McCain comes at him in a debate from a unique point he will perhaps consult his staff and change views to counter act.
I dont know if this is true or not but the speculation of it is pretty big! A person running for office should stick to thier view from day one and no matter what the situation demands.
Do you think this will actually become headline news and the "talk" of the political world for a while or just drift way as a fallacy?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, February 18, 2008
News Outlets together as one???
I found an interesting article on the web today about an idea that just may work in the advetising and syndication business.
Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine shares his idea of solving problem of newspaper sales declining.
He proposes that that large magazines/entertainment outlooks and newspapers hook up and conquer the media as one force. He says that they could trade readers of one to the other for percents of revenue of advertisements from the other.
For example, the Times and the Tribune could would together, the Tribune could give the Times all sorts if information attracting readers and in exchange the Times would give the Tribune and percentage of the advertisement costs.
All is all I believe this is not a bad idea and could possibly work. I would love to see this plan put into action and to follow up on it.
Gordon Brigance
Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine shares his idea of solving problem of newspaper sales declining.
He proposes that that large magazines/entertainment outlooks and newspapers hook up and conquer the media as one force. He says that they could trade readers of one to the other for percents of revenue of advertisements from the other.
For example, the Times and the Tribune could would together, the Tribune could give the Times all sorts if information attracting readers and in exchange the Times would give the Tribune and percentage of the advertisement costs.
All is all I believe this is not a bad idea and could possibly work. I would love to see this plan put into action and to follow up on it.
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
you said it...you tube!
Youtube is now in the news once again. I know they've been in for good and bad news but this time, I believe its for the good kind.
Apparently, it has been discovered that several large newpapers such as the St. Pete Times have been using youtube to promote thier papers and for advertisments
They have seen how popular the website has come and we all have seen the facts showing that newspapers are dropping and dropping hard on the list of top media outlets. They've put 2 and 2 together and realized that they should get in with what is popular for help them
I for one think this is not such a bad idea. I completly believe people, even young, should be reading newspapers more than they actually are. Theres only good that can come out of this. And what better place to go then the ever so popular billion dollar valued youtube!
My question to you do you agree and think this will actually work? Or is it waste of time and advertising money that newspapers don't have that much to spend?
Apparently, it has been discovered that several large newpapers such as the St. Pete Times have been using youtube to promote thier papers and for advertisments
They have seen how popular the website has come and we all have seen the facts showing that newspapers are dropping and dropping hard on the list of top media outlets. They've put 2 and 2 together and realized that they should get in with what is popular for help them
I for one think this is not such a bad idea. I completly believe people, even young, should be reading newspapers more than they actually are. Theres only good that can come out of this. And what better place to go then the ever so popular billion dollar valued youtube!
My question to you do you agree and think this will actually work? Or is it waste of time and advertising money that newspapers don't have that much to spend?
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Are debates really debates anymore???
As always, Clinton and Obama are in the political news again with thier debate coverage, however for this time it is for another reason.
the NY TIMES reports that during the CNN coverage of the democratic debate thursday night at t he Kodak Theater in L.A. serveral CNN control room personel stepped out back during the debate because it was not that interesting at times.
"She didn’t answer the question at all,” said David Bohrman, the Washington bureau chief for CNN, sighing deeply as Mrs. Clinton discussed immigration.
The show was promoted throughout the week as "fight night" considering all the bashes both presidential candidates took on each other, it seemed to be a good title. BUT after watching the debate, many people including my self did not think the show did not live up to its name.
I believe that today's candidates, in all parties, sometimes dont even care about all the issues. Its all about publicity, its all about politics. I know I am biased towards to political party but still, in every party, they spend to much time and even more money bashing each other than actually standing up for what is right.
Do you think that this habbit will eventually corrupt the political election process? Probably not now but if nothing is changed and the candidates have the same outlook approach then yes, sometime down the road our children's children will definitly know the bad stuff about each of the candidates running. But will they know what they stand for, thier beliefs and most critical, how they plan to run our country?
Gordon Brigance
the NY TIMES reports that during the CNN coverage of the democratic debate thursday night at t he Kodak Theater in L.A. serveral CNN control room personel stepped out back during the debate because it was not that interesting at times.
"She didn’t answer the question at all,” said David Bohrman, the Washington bureau chief for CNN, sighing deeply as Mrs. Clinton discussed immigration.
The show was promoted throughout the week as "fight night" considering all the bashes both presidential candidates took on each other, it seemed to be a good title. BUT after watching the debate, many people including my self did not think the show did not live up to its name.
I believe that today's candidates, in all parties, sometimes dont even care about all the issues. Its all about publicity, its all about politics. I know I am biased towards to political party but still, in every party, they spend to much time and even more money bashing each other than actually standing up for what is right.
Do you think that this habbit will eventually corrupt the political election process? Probably not now but if nothing is changed and the candidates have the same outlook approach then yes, sometime down the road our children's children will definitly know the bad stuff about each of the candidates running. But will they know what they stand for, thier beliefs and most critical, how they plan to run our country?
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Quiznos vs. Subway
Well two rival companies in the same business are at it again. Subway is sueing Quiznos for a video made in a contest depicting their ways.
Quiznos early this year held a customer contest to made videos for Quiznoes vs. Subway and the winning video would be shown on TV.
Bill Blackburn of Lexington, Kentucky, made the video which showed two guys racing down a street in little gocarts. One being the Subway car and the other, Quiznos car. As they went down the street racing, the Subway car threw all kinds of stuff at the Quiznos car, showing all the unneeded toppings Subway puts on thier subs. In the end, the Quiznos car blows smoke out the back to knock the Subway car off the road and the Quiznos car wins.
Subway is now sueing Quiznos, Ifilm who made the film, and Viacom who held the contest. They claim that most of the 115 videos entered in the conest showed false claims and depicted its brand in a derogatory way.
Companies sue each other over things in ads all the time, so this makes no exception right? Well...not so fast. Now several Advertising agencies and Large companies are now beginning to worry that this particalur case may be the one that makes it now illegal to have ads against their competitors.
My questions to you is this. Do you think this issue is really that serious? Or did the media just have a field day with two large companies going at it again? Even now, should companies be able to depict each other in commercial ads as they do?
Gordon Brigance
Quiznos early this year held a customer contest to made videos for Quiznoes vs. Subway and the winning video would be shown on TV.
Bill Blackburn of Lexington, Kentucky, made the video which showed two guys racing down a street in little gocarts. One being the Subway car and the other, Quiznos car. As they went down the street racing, the Subway car threw all kinds of stuff at the Quiznos car, showing all the unneeded toppings Subway puts on thier subs. In the end, the Quiznos car blows smoke out the back to knock the Subway car off the road and the Quiznos car wins.
Subway is now sueing Quiznos, Ifilm who made the film, and Viacom who held the contest. They claim that most of the 115 videos entered in the conest showed false claims and depicted its brand in a derogatory way.
Companies sue each other over things in ads all the time, so this makes no exception right? Well...not so fast. Now several Advertising agencies and Large companies are now beginning to worry that this particalur case may be the one that makes it now illegal to have ads against their competitors.
My questions to you is this. Do you think this issue is really that serious? Or did the media just have a field day with two large companies going at it again? Even now, should companies be able to depict each other in commercial ads as they do?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, January 21, 2008
Journalism not what it used to be...
They say that high quality informations is essential for our democracy to work. And that now more than ever we use every media source to relay the message
Thats all well and good, but when the important audience, being the youth of America, are choosing other music and non news related media outlets, the point does not get across.
Today's teen and young adults are growing up in a society in which the concept "journalism" has been distorted with propaganda.
My question to you is do you agree that todays youth society does not pay attention to the important national and world news that is out there and needs to be heard?
Do you think we as a country need to do anything? Or is this just another topic made up to cause arguments and drama, which America today is good at starting?
Gordon Brigance
Thats all well and good, but when the important audience, being the youth of America, are choosing other music and non news related media outlets, the point does not get across.
Today's teen and young adults are growing up in a society in which the concept "journalism" has been distorted with propaganda.
My question to you is do you agree that todays youth society does not pay attention to the important national and world news that is out there and needs to be heard?
Do you think we as a country need to do anything? Or is this just another topic made up to cause arguments and drama, which America today is good at starting?
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Another round of Iraq chaos?
The first words grabbed my attention also. "Iraq passes bill to allow former staff members of Hussein's staff to run for election."I was stunned to say the least and really confirmed by belief that chaos and Iraq are a perfect match.
After reading an article in the New York Times today, I strongly support my opinion.In this article it said that The Iraq goverment passed and signed a bill stating that some of Saddam Hussein's administration could, if voted, be allowed to join today's Iraq government.
I know I live in America and dont know too much about Iraq and the war, but just off the top of my head, that move doesnt seem like one that's going to get you pass "go" and to collect $200 dollars.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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